Hotels in New York Upstate, United States

New York's Upstate region spans from the Adirondack Mountains to the Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls, with a humid continental climate that brings snowy winters (often below 20°F / -6°C) and muggy summers (70-85°F / 21-29°C). In summer, you can hike the High Peaks of the Adirondacks or kayak on Lake George, while winter turns the same mountains into prime ski destinations at Whiteface Mountain. Come October, the rolling hills of the Catskills and Finger Lakes explode in vibrant reds and oranges, making leaf peeping along Route 28 a must-do. For waterfalls, head to Niagara Falls year-round (watch for ice formations in February) or trek to the 215-foot Taughannock Falls near Ithaca for a swimming hole in July.